BRITAIN.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 April 1916, Page 5

BRITAIN.

TAKEN TO TASK. MARRIED PROTESTERS DEPUTA. TION. London, April 14. . In receiving a deputation on the attittjde of the -Married Men's Union, Mr. Asquith said he had grave doubts whe- . ther ne Should receive them, because at - the meetings of the union they sast unwarranted charges and imputations on Mm. Lord Derby said he had every sympathy with' the legitimate grievances of ' . married men, but regarded the agitation it deplorable at a time like this. He believed, the vast majority of married men had attested from pure patriotism, but he declined to believe that the vast majority now claimed release from their obligations. •y ■■ : A SIGN OF THE TIMES. • compulsion probable. 'Cabinet reported at loggerHEADS. Received April 15, 5.5 p.m. London, April 14. A most important Cabinet meeting this afternoon considered the Army , Council's statement regarding the requirements of the army, in view of Mr. Asquith's promised announcement next week to the House of Commons, It is Snorted that there were acute differences in the Cabinet in respect to what etepß should be taken to fulfil the Army "• Council's requirements. "''• .Newspapers are giving prominence to the Manchester Guardian's statement that it is likely the conscription wedge wilt be driven home, and'it is expected that Mr. Asquith will meet the compulsionists half way, by promising legislation extending compulsion to youths as they come of military age, and also the probable compulsion of married men may be proposed. / The Guardian suggests that the change in Mr. Asquith's attitude diay be due to pressure from 'the Allies. Lord Derby, at the Guildhall, said that three things Were equally imperative 'to win the war —men, money, and munitions. It was easy to take all the unmarried men, but it would: ruin industry. Behind many of his critics was a feeling that he could 4iave hastened general compulsion by resigning, -but this would have been betraying his'trust. Universal service will come if Mr. Asquith. is convinced that the military necessities of the nation reit,; WOUNDED ANZACS. >■'■ - : PROPOSED CHANGE OP HOSPITAL SYSTEM. ' Received April 16, 5.5 p.m. ' , London, April 15. The Australians and New Zealanders in London are anxiously awaiting the decision regarding the system of evacuating the wounded men. There is much satisfaction among the troops that the Commonwealth has not prematurely ~'. adopted the proposal to make the hospital headquarters in Ugypt. All who are assisting in the welfare of the Australians and New Zealanders in England favor continuance of the existing system in use., There is excellent organisation, working with the utmost smoothness, as , a result ot twelve monthV diligent development, and many voluntary Australian and New Zealand workers are glad of the opportunity to further care . .for the wounded. It is pointed out that a change in the system will make it impossible for Ansae* to see London or stay at hospitable •*iuntry houses. MAORILANDERS RETURNING. Received April 16, 5.5 p.m. Sir Thomas Mackenzie farewelled (me 1 hundred officers and men who are de- : parting'for New Zealand. GENERAL ITEMS. Received April 15, 5.5 p.m. London, April 14. Gallagher, chairman of the Clyde workers' committee, and Muir, editor of " The Worker; have been sentenced to a year's imprißonmeht for publishing an article headed, "Should Workers Arm!" PEACE SOCIETY'S PROTEST. The Ptaee Society is protesting against "the. post-war and anti-German fiscal policy, and the annexation of German territory without consulting the iffcted ' -

| SEIZURES OP MEAT CARGOES. A satisfactory settlement has been arranged in respect of the claims of leading Chicago meat packers against the British Government regarding the wholesale seizures of meat cargoes destined ostensibly for neutral countries, and valued at three millions sterling. Many cargoes have been held up in Holland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, and others were Bold where circumstances required. TOO FASHIONABLE. The Munich police arrested an aristocratic lady, who was detained for several hours, on the charge that she was over-fashionably dressed. EXPORT OP METAL (PROHIBITED. An Order-in-Council prohibits the exportation to all destination: of pig iron, railway material, steel bar s and girders, ingots and tubes.